In this heart-felt Friday Feature Interview of the Week, the great granddaughter of Ella May Wiggins, Kristina Horton of Asheville, talks about Ella's legacy before her tragic death in the late 1920's. Ella May Wiggins lived in Gaston County, NC and was a strong leader for those willing to stand up for equal rights (for employees) in the textile industry with little respect and small wages. This included rights for African Americans. Horton has written a book in Ella's memory and there's also a CD that includes many songs written by Ella, who was also a gifted song writer, who put to words the struggles of the people.
- Information submitted by the host of The Friday Feature Interview of the Week, Paul Foster, WNCW Senior Producer, News and PSA Coordinator, Morning Show Host